At Barry Callebaut, we are on a journey to transform the cocoa and chocolate industry. As the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality chocolate and cocoa products, our actions truly shape the future of our industry. We are a business-to-business company, serving the entire food sector, from the cocoa bean to the finest chocolate product. We are a company with a purpose, we believe in doing well by doing good and reinvesting in the communities we operate. We have a long-standing commitment to sustainability and our goal is to shape a sustainable cocoa and chocolate future. We are headquartered in Zurich, and have more than 12,000 passionate Employees working in more than 40 countries worldwide. We are very proud of who we are and what we do. And of course, we are always looking for talented people to help us have a positive impact on our industry and beyond! About You The Supply Chain Productivity Agenda Manager will develop, implement, and manage productivity (cost-saving) initiatives across the E2E supply chain to drive operational efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including planning, manufacturing, logistics, and finance, to identify and execute strategic initiatives that optimize the supply chain's performance and achieve business goals. Key Responsibilities Include Project Management: Oversee the planning and execution of projects focused on supply chain improvement, ensuring milestones are met and objectives are achieved. Productivity Improvement: Lead initiatives to enhance productivity and efficiency across the supply chain, including planning, warehousing, and transportation. Cost Optimization: Identify cost-saving opportunities within the supply chain and develop strategies to reduce waste (MUV), improve operational efficiency, and enhance service levels. Data Analysis: Leverage data analytics to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify areas for improvement in productivity and efficiency. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. finance, logistics, sourcing, manufacturing) to ensure alignment of productivity initiatives with overall business strategy. Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives by applying Lean, Six Sigma, or other process optimization techniques to streamline supply chain operations together with the CI community. Change Management: Lead change management efforts to successfully implement new processes, systems, and productivity tools within the supply chain. Technology Integration: Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends in supply chain management and productivity and recommend tools or systems that can enhance efficiency. Reporting: Provide regular updates to senior management on productivity performance, project progress, and financial impact of initiatives. Be a representative of the Barry Callebaut CI methodology (BCOS Excellence) and Core Values and as such, always show exemplary behavior toward the internal customer Bachelor's Degree in Logistics and/or Management – or sufficient relevant experience Strong proficiency in English – oral and written Certifications in Lean, Six Sigma (Blackbelt preferred) preferred Strong knowledge of MS office packages (able to build XLS tools of average complexity) 10+ years' experience in Lean, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement environments in the FMCG and/or B2B industry. Advanced proficiency in data analytics and reporting tools. Proven ability to multitask & prioritize projects/actions Proven ability to process information for making judgments on incomplete & ambiguous information Proven ability to overcome obstacles and deliver results. Excellent ability in the following areas: Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Interpersonal Skills, Analytical Skills and Organizational Ski... Logistics, Senior management, Expertise, Data analysis, Updates, MS Office Suite, Problem Management, Empowering Others, Execution, KPI, Driving, Business, Business Strategy, FMCG, Communication, Manufacturing, B2B Marketing, Reporting Tools, Supply chain, Finance, Transport, Projects, Six Sigma, Decision Making, Productivity, Process Development, Storage, KPI, Planning, Optimization, Cost Reduction, Process Development, Lean Tools, Management, Reporting, Multi Tasking, Organization Skills, Methodology, Concentrated, Networking, Project Management, Delivering Results, Change Management, Streamline, Sourcing, Service level, Data analysis Originele vacature is te vinden op StepStone.be – Maak nu een Jobagent aan op StepStone en vind je droombaan! https://bit.ly/2jPYsZC Vind gelijkaardige jobs, informatie over werkgevers en carrièretips op StepStone.be!
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